Events/Blockate's Memorial Day 2021
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File:US Flag on 2 WTC.png | |
2 WTC with the US Flag at night | |
Date | September 11th, 2021 - September 18th, 2021 |
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Blockate's Memorial Day 2021 was a event dedicated to commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 event. First mentioned and scheduled by SIXFLAGSUS[1], the event began at 1:15 PM (UTC)[2] and took place in the New World Trade Center world created by SIXFLAGSUS. Two users earned the First Memorial Day Honor Award from the event.[3]
Overview[edit source]
Background[edit source]
Preparations were being done in the New World Trade Center world with some special features added such as the Golden statue of World Trade Center, a speech hall, the World Trade Exhibition as well as text on WTC buildings and at the road.
Later that day, the venues for the events were setup.[4]
Opening[edit source]
At 1:15 PM (UTC), SIXFLAGSUS held a memorial speech for the lost victims of 9/11 event. During the speech, the National Anthem of USA played. The speech ended at 1:28 PM (UTC). The speech was recorded by SIXFLAGSUS himself. The first two images of the speech were uploaded to Blockate's Discord Server at 1:52 PM (UTC).
Event[edit source]
At 3:25 PM (UTC), 2 WTC lightened up with the flag of the United States.[5] At 5:30 PM (UTC), New World Trade Center world received it's temporary night time background. At around 6 PM (UTC), the Memorial day venues were visited by a user named Duk, including the 9/11 Museum building.[3] Later he received the First Memorial Day Honor Award. On September 17th, 2021, a second user, EdSPCH recieved the First Memorial Day Honor Award. He flew a Umbrella to pay respect.[6]
Closing[edit source]
On September 17th, 2021, New WTC was being cleaned up with giant white text being removed and the 9/11 Museum no longer was lightning in blue.[6] On September 18th, 2021 the event was officially over thus ending the Memorial Day Week.
Venues[edit source]
Golden World Trade Center statue[edit source]
9/11 Memorial Museum[edit source]
Speech Hall[edit source]
Memorial Park[edit source]
The Memorial Park is the main feature of the New World Trade Center world. It served as the largest venue which contained all the venues in it's range. Players were able to freely explore the park during the Memorial Day 2021 event.
Golden Ball[edit source]
World Trade Exhibition[edit source]
Custom Text[edit source]
Throughout the map, large neon text was added to highlight the 20th anniverseray. The text ranged from 2001-2021 to Remember, Never Forget and even Thank You, USA! Later, more neon text lights appeared during the event.
World Trade Center Hologram[edit source]
Just like the golden statue, the World Trade Center Hologram is built inside 4 WTC, part of the exhibition. The hologram was built on September 11th, 2021.
Gallery[edit source]
- Memorial Day, speech -1.png
SIXFLAGSUS during his Memorial Day speech
- Memorial Day, speech -2.png
Aerial image of the speech
- Duk at the Memorial Park.png
7 WTC with text, Why? Mostly to commemorate the destruction of the original 7 WTC building.
- 9-11 Underground Museum during Memorial Day.png
9/11 Museum during, Memorial Day
- 9-1-1 on 2 WTC.png
9/11 sign on 2 WTC
- 9-1-1 on 2 WTC, part 2.png
9/11 on 2 WTC captured from 3 WTC
- Duk at the Memorial Park -.png
Duk at the Memorial Park paying respect to the lost victims from the 9/11 event
- Duk in 9-11 Museum.png
Duk entering the underground 9/11 Museum
- EdSPCH at the top.png
EdSPCH paying respect from the top of One WTC
- Two players at New WTC.png
2 more players that were with EdSPCH
- WTC Aftermath.png
New World Trade Center after the event
References[edit source]
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071195
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071223
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071228
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071200/r/4400000000000217777
- ↑ https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071227
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://blockate.fandom.com/f/p/4400000000000071315